Atlantic Conservation Coalition Deputy Director

This is a time-limited position, subject to funding availability, which may last up to 60 months.

Time limited employees are eligible for State Benefits.

Although the length of time this position will be active cannot be determined, it has the potential to extend up to 3 years (36 months). If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position, you may inquire at the interview.

This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR's Telework Policy.

Click here to learn about employee perks and benefits Click here to see the Total Compensation Calculator This position is located at: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 Primary Purpose of Position: The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is seeking an enthusiastic team member to be part of our wonderful organization!

The Atlantic Conservation Coalition (ACC) Deputy Director will support the ACC Director in overseeing the implementation of the ACC's Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CRPG) award from the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency and Governor Cooper's Executive Order 305 (An Order to Protect and Restore North Carolina's Critical Natural and Working Lands). This senior-level, public-facing position will support the ACC Director in coordinating work across multiple states, state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit land conservation, environmental, environmental justice, and community organizations.

The positions will provide critical organization for and prioritization of work flow of DNCR ACC staff to to assure the ACC program goals are met across multiple tasks and/or projects.

This is a permanent/full time, time-limited position, subject to funding availability, which may last up to 60 months.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Supporting the ACC Director in hiring and managing staff to oversee the implementation and reporting of grant awards.

* Overseeing coordination, and monitoring, and completion of grant-funded projects of all coalition partners and subgrantees including Maryland Department of the Environment, South Carolina Office of Resilience, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, The Nature Conservancy, the NC Coastal Federation, NC State Parks, NC Division of Land and Water Stewardship, Duke University, the Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project, and NC Forest Service.

* Ensuring legal and financial compliance with state and federal regulations.

* Compiling, analyzing and summarizing administrative, programmatic, and fiscal data for assessing agency capacity.

* Developing written documents and oral presentations/reports conveying complex information to various audiences.

* Supporting the ACC Director in leading, supervising and directing the work of a professionally diverse team.

Position/Physical Requirements: * Typical work schedule is Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (flexible schedule totaling 40 hours per week). To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form.

Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Management Preferences: * Demonstrated experience and knowledge coordinating and managing a large program including budget and federal grant management.

* Demonstrated knowledge of relevant local, state and federal law, general statutes, rules and/or regulations.

* Demonstrated experience in leadership, strategic planning and/or personnel management for a large complex operation.

* Demonstrated experience in building strong relationships and coordinating projects with multiple stakeholders, including department employees, other government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

* Demonstrated knowledge of land conservation, wetland and stream restoration, and/or sustainable forestry.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

See of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution AND three years of program experience in the area of assignment INCLUDING two years of managerial experience in the public or private sectors involving significant decision-making authority in the planning, organizing and directing of operations in the areas of the assigned program(s) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Division Description: The Atlantic Conservation Coalition office oversees the implementation of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) award from the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency and Governor Cooper's Executive Order 305 (An Order to Protect and Restore North Carolina's Critical Natural and Working Lands). The application proposes 21 shovel-ready projects to protect and restore high-carbon coastal habitats and peatlands to maximize carbon sequestration and coastal resilience benefits, and protect, restore, and develop agricultural and forest land, promoting sustainable forestry management practices to increase carbon sequestration.

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina.

DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C.

Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C.

Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program.

The Department's vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina.

Everyone is welcome.

For more information, please visitwww.dncr.nc.gov.

We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace.

DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies.

Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

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Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

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